Rheneas

Rheneas
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Basis:	Dolgoch
Builder:	Fletcher, Jennings and Co.
Configuration:	0-4-0WT

Rheneas is the Skarloey Railway's second engine.

Bio

Rheneas was built by Fletcher, Jennings, and Co. at Whitehaven and arrived on the Skarloey Railway sometime around 1866.

Unlike Skarloey, Rheneas was stern and thoughtful and fell out with Skarloey after the latter called him a "stick-in-the-mud" following an argument over cabs. The two reconciled after Rheneas saved Skarloey from a landslide.

Rheneas literally saved the railway by keeping service through a very lean period in the late 1940s. By 1950, Skarloey was in need of repairs, leaving Rheneas to run the line. He managed to pull a full train home one rainy day despite jammed valve gear and was rewarded with an overhaul. His overhaul took place in 1961 and was returned to the Skarloey Railway soon after.

Persona

Rheneas has been called a "gallant old engine" before and deserves such a title. Rheneas is highly determined, brave, courageous, and long-time friend of Skarloey. He is a tough, committed worker despite his age and takes great responsibility in his work. He is keen to keep his friends smiling and, although he is a level-headed engine, he can be a bit of an adventurer too. Though he may often try to struggle on alone, Rheneas knows when it is time to call on the help of his friends. Nevertheless, Rheneas is always highly dedicated to the task at hand.

Livery

Rheneas is painted vermilion with gold and black lining.

Appearances

Adventures on Rails

Season 12 - Centenary of the Skarloey Railway (does not speak)
Season 14 - Paxton and the Blue Mountain Quarry (cameo) and Duncan's Dive.
Season 18 - The Spirit of the Blue Mountain Quarry

Sodor Adventures

Season 1 - Down the Bridge, Sir Handel and the Ghost Engine (does not speak), The Old Warrior (cameo), High and Mighty, Oldies But Goldies, and Diesel Domination (cameo)
Season 2 - Coach Brakes, Sea Stories, Rheneas and the Dinosaur, The Loch Ness Monster, Paul and Rusty, and The Importance of Being Neville
Season 3 - The Fastest Engine in the Hills, Skarloey and the Mountain Bikers (cameo), Don't Be Late! (does not speak), and Luke and the Christmas Party
Season 4 - Banker Banter and Harold and the Climbers
Season 5 - Thumper and the Avalanche, Creepy Cutting, and Smoke Signals
Season 6 - The New Diesel Fuel (cameo) and Christmas Cheer